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Defining a target population of environments in Africa for Brachiaria sp. and Guinea grass breeding
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/158519
Abstract
The Tropical Forages breeding programme based in Colombia, aims to develop superior cultivars for particular target population of environments (TPE). A TPE consists of a set of environments and future conditions where the newly developed cultivars will be grown. Defining the TPE and assessing its heterogeneity is a key step to improve selection efficiency and genetic gain in the breeding…
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Impacts of Urochloa hybrid forage seed adoption in the global tropics 2001-2023
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/158528
Abstract
Despite the economic and social importance of cattle farming in the tropics, the sector is under increasing scrutiny due to its environmental impacts. At the same time, cattle farmers are highly vulnerable to climate change, which threatens food security and amplifies the challenges they face. This puts the cattle industry in a difficult position, central to political debates on how to sustainably increase…
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Embryogenic cell suspensions of banana
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/158499
Publication year
2024
Authors
Panis, Bart
Full Citation
Panis, B. (2024) Embryogenic cell suspensions of banana. Presented at Tropic Biosciences Ltd, Norwich Research Park, Innovation Centre on 19 March 2024 at the United Kingdom. 27 sl.
Publication Type
Presentation…
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Legume integration and manure offer promise to improve early indicators of soil health
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/158523
Abstract
Tested indicators offer potential to detect that:
• Cropping systems and manure play a crucial role in
improving soil properties and potential microbial
activity
• Mineral nitrogen applications have a comparatively
smaller impact on soil properties and potential
microbial activity compared to main treatments
• Legume integration provides a potential for both soil
chemical properties and microbial…
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The Colombia Genebank of the Alliance Bioversity-CIAT
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/158492
Publication year
2024
Authors
Wenzl, Peter
Full Citation
Wenzl, P. (2024) The Colombia Genebank of the Alliance Bioversity-CIAT. Presented at the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, 21st October 2024. 9 sl.
Publication Type
Presentation…
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Unraveling the fusarium TR4 challenge: Food security and economic resilience in organic banana farming in Peru
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/158522
Publication year
2024
Authors
Nielsen Ritter, Thea
Mosquera, Leslie E
Alvarez, Diego
Martey, Edward
Mockshell, Jonathan
Full Citation
Nielsen Ritter, T.; Mosquera, L.E.; Alvarez, D.; Martey, E.; Mockshell, J…
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Traditional soil fertility management ameliorates climate change impacts on local andean crops within smallholder farming systems
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/158521
Abstract
Food security in traditional smallholder mountain communities across the globe is being jeopardized by multiple global changes. Rising temperatures are projected to impact the suitability of cultivation areas for many crops. To maintain yields, smallholders may need to alter the nutrient management, the timing of cultivation, or even the crops currently…
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Integrating conflict data for enhanced analysis: A multi-source approach to support vulnerability frameworks
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/158475
Abstract
The future of conflict and food security analysis depends on moving beyond
isolated datasets to embrace integrated, multi-dimensional insights. This
study presents an innovative approach to integrating conflict event data
from multiple sources, utilising a customised version of the Matching Event
Data by Location, Time, and Type (MELTT) framework and the Validation and
Exploration…
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Rentabilidad de la investigación en el cultivo de arroz a nivel internacional en América Latina
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/71330
Publication year
1981
Authors
Posada Torres, Rafael
Full Citation
Posada Torres, Rafael. 1981. Rentabilidad de la investigación en el cultivo de arroz a nivel internacional en América Latina. Centro Internacional…
article
Measuring livestock's methane emissions with minimal disturbance and maximum ease
Anny I. Yedra Cubillos
Methane emissions from livestock - especially from cattle - pose a significant challenge in facing climate change. In Latin America, Africa and Southeast Asia, where livestock farming plays a crucial role in food production and rural economies, efforts to mitigate these emissions are critical.
As part of…
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Enhancing Farmers' Resilience to Climate Change through CSA Demonstrations in Northern Ghana
In Northern Ghana, the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT collaborated with CSIR-CRI to demonstrate climate-smart agriculture (CSA) techniques to local farmers in Kumbungu District. The initiative aims to boost resilience to drought, showcasing tools and crops varieties for more sustainable farming.
By: Jalaludeen Masoud,…
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The Alliance at COP16: Cali hosts landmark biodiversity conference
Scientific collaboration and innovation informed the UN Convention on Biological Diversity Conference of the Parties in Cali, Colombia, October 2024.
A video summary of COP16
Cali is still humming with…
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Why gender and youth matter in livestock production
Natalia Triana-Ángel , Stefan Burkart
Strengthening livestock production in the tropics and subtropics involves much more than just technical improvements and environmental considerations. Our recently published paper on "Leveraging Gender, Youth, and Social Networks for Inclusive and Transformative Livestock Production" delves into the social dynamics…
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Bridging the “Last Mile”: Delivering climate services for agriculture to senior lead farmers in four districts of Zambia
The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT worked with partners to train 120 lead farmers in Zambia's Chipata, Chipangali, Kasenengwa and Petauke districts in October 2024. This E-PICSA training equips farmers with climate information to enhance resilience in the 2024/2025 farming season.
By: Majambo…
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Sustainable maize-cowpea cropping systems: A production guide and training manual for farmers and extension officers
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/159363
Publication year
2024
Authors
Yeboah, Stephen
Amankwaa-Yeboah, Patricia
Keteku, Agbesi K.
Okyere, Harry
Adomako, Joseph
Ghanney, Philip
Adabah, Richard
Ofori, Patrick
Dugan, Emmanuel
Edem, Baba Mutala…
